brownish algae on aquarium glass

[rev190]

as per above..when i do a pwc..can i remove the algae w a razor or magnetic brush? or i should just let it be n eventually itll clear up? sorry..a real noob here.

[quixand]

If your tank is just cycling, it is just diatomatic growth. Leave it, and it will turn green. Or, you can scrape it off if you'd like. Magna-Float rocks for pretty-ing up your glass.

[roka64]

Actually, if it is diatoms, it should go away almost over night. This is typical in new tanks, and is a great sign.

[melosu58]

I agree that it will go away but their aint no reason you cant take it off. Mag float or scrapper will do.

[alaher2]

I tend to scrape them off, just cause I want my tank looking pretty.

[rev190]

wat about the algae on the sand ??

[roka64]

Originally Posted by rev190

wat about the algae on the sand ??

Clean up crew and some sand stirrers...

[shifty99]

I am having an explosion of brown algae as well. My tank has been cycling for about a month now and the brown stuff has been getting worse for about a week. How long should it last? Will it dissapear overnight? I guess it is a good thing to see in a cycling tank, just wondering how long it will last and if it means I am almost done cycling.